Roseville Home Health RN Case Manager

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

An experienced registered nurse responsible for overall management of patients, including direct care and meeting designated visit productivity standards. Plans, organizes, and directs patient care services for an assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations, maintaining optimal quality of care. Coordinates the interdisciplinary team in implementing established care plans and manages visit utilization and expenses. May assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and consultation to clinical staff in areas of specific expertise. The position is full time, non-exempt, with 40 weekly hours on a day schedule, Monday through Friday, and rotating weekends.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Valid driver's license.
Automobile insurance.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team and exercise sound independent nursing judgment.
Knowledge of pathophysiology and accepted treatment protocols for common home-care diagnoses, and basic safety and infection-control principles.
Demonstrated clinical assessment skills.
Ability to recognize the special needs of hospice patients and others receiving care at home.
Ability to communicate effectively and maturely with patients and significant others, and maintain constructive relationships with internal and external customers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Understanding of palliative care for terminally ill patients.
Ability to solve problems objectively and effectively, identify when to consult a supervisor, and manage time demands and occasional conflicting priorities.
Ability to meet company productivity standards.
Professional demeanor and self-directed learning to meet professional development and licensure requirements.
Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Manage patients overall, including providing direct care and meeting designated visit productivity standards.
Plan, organize, and direct patient care services for an assigned caseload in accordance with current standards and regulations.
Maintain optimal quality of care.
Coordinate the interdisciplinary team to implement established patient care plans.
Manage visit utilization and control expenses.
May assist with agency-wide orientation, competency evaluations, and consultation to clinical staff related to specific expertise.
Maintain required licensure and certifications.
Recognize unsafe or emergency situations and respond appropriately.